The Blue Zones Expert: 70% of Your Health Is Dictated By This ONE Thing

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Today, I'm joined by best-selling author and explorer, Dan Buettner, as he shares his extensive research and knowledge on lengthening our lifespans. Serving as the creative force behind the acclaimed publication, "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest Places on Earth" and the accompanying Netflix docu-series, Dan Buettner provides a wealth of knowledge on the pursuit of longevity.
This discussion delves into the shared characteristics among diverse populations as well as the secrets to a satisfying and enduring existence. From dietary practices and daily routines to the communities we foster, Dan Buettner offers profound insights into how these lessons from the Blue Zones can be applied to our own lives.
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What we Discuss:
00:00 Intro
03:03 How much of our genes determine how long we will live
08:06 The secret to a healthy America
14:07 The overconsumption of meat is hurting us
18:14 Time spent in cars
26:45 Using elders as a longevity strategy for community
30:32 Green tea can add to your longevity
35:14 The benefits of beans
42:00 The power of creating a social circle around health
46:26 What the last blue zone 1.0 will be
48:41 What most cities should consider in order to become a blue zone
53:10 Conclusion
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Episode Resources:
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@JayShettyPodcast. 4 ай бұрын

Dan Buettner taught us so much in this episode. How can we strive to live more like people in the Blue Zones? I’d like to invite you to join this community and subscribe to the channel. By hitting the 'Subscribe' button, you're not just becoming a subscriber - you're choosing to make a positive difference in your life.

@margaretjohnston7320 4 ай бұрын

We moved 2 provinces in Canada in order to spend more time with my boyfriends Mom after his Dad passed away. No regrets.I learn alot from her. She will be 88 in July.

@AnotherBadyoga 4 ай бұрын

Im looking for 3 friends

@migmartsering1354 3 ай бұрын

@mustafabaris9681 4 ай бұрын

So basically you will live to be a 100 years-old if you mostly eat veggies, legumes , nuts and some meat, move your body often, surround yourself with caring positive loving people , do not smoke and watch your alcohol consumption and have a deep sense of meaning and purpose.. Beautiful and simple..! 😊😊

@atlasgunther8947 4 ай бұрын

LOL, agree what a joke. Whoever titled this video "health comes down to ONE thing" needs to actually watch the video. Click bait titles are everywhere on youtube.

@grinnomad 4 ай бұрын

Hey, check out my mindfulness interviews. Thank you for being here 🌳

@sciencelad8286 3 ай бұрын

Meat is the cadaver of a sentient being. Science has advanced extraordinarily past the point of killing animals for food. It’s not necessary. The evidence is abundant and available supporting a plant based diet. The absolute horrors that are perpetuated by misinformation and disinformation must stop. It’s barbaric and immoral. Eating other animals is humanity’s moral frontier…we must cross it.

@onmindsoul 4 ай бұрын

My grandma from greece is nearly 90 years old and cooks greek food every day for her and my grandpa. She is healthy and strong.

@semaaral2498 3 ай бұрын

Please like to send my regards to your grandparents🙏✨💫 My grandparents are from Creed Island. One grandma always asked me to let her visit a neighbour's garden to pick up some plants called radicca plants.😊 It was sad cause she had dementia😞 Mines made it good ,as well. Wish them a healthy life👵💯👵

@MaddyWoolf 4 ай бұрын

My background as a pro ballet dancer made me hyper conscious of food and the effect it has on energy. The simplicity of the information in this podcast is refreshing and timely. Thanks Jay and Dan!

@alynkad3735 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jay, for this conversation, I was very excited when I saw who your next guest was. 1 law from me.Your content itself should be a law in all countries.❤Love from UK🎉

@Borromeo377 4 ай бұрын

Such a fascinating interview! Eye opening, enlightening and so precious 🙏🏼♥️

@ambition112 4 ай бұрын

0:00: 📚 The video discusses five areas where people are living longer and healthier lives, offering evidence-based approaches to longevity. 5:32: 🌱 Longevity is achieved through small improvements over decades, and creating an environment that promotes health and vitality. 10:54: 📚 The video discusses the importance of redesigning cities and the concept of blue zones in promoting longevity. 16:17: 😄 Discovering the importance of laughter and its impact on social life and health. 20:58: 🍽 The speaker values meaningful connections and prefers intimate gatherings over going out to loud, impersonal places. 25:49: 🤝 The video discusses the importance of building new friendships and expanding social circles. 30:52: ⏳ Green tea is associated with extra years of healthy life, and its consumption is linked to longevity in blue zones. 36:11: 🥦 The video discusses the challenge of promoting healthy eating habits, particularly in low-income areas, and suggests beans and rice as a more accessible and nutritious alternative. 41:50: 🏋‍♂ Daily self-weighing can lead to weight loss and accountability. 46:29: ⏳ The American food culture and media onslaught are causing the disappearance of Blue Zones, with Okinawa already no longer being a Blue Zone. 51:56: 🚶 The importance of creating walkable and livable communities for both cars and humans is discussed, with examples of successful cities. Recapped using Tammy AI

@mouctardiallo9062 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Man well summed up

@user-oe8jq6nf3o Ай бұрын

Wow! This video made my day🤗 I am adventist! It was so unexpectedly pleasent to hear that Loma Linda, the town where Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist University is one of the Blue Zones places!

@maryirick3579 4 ай бұрын

Thank you❤

@jccregar6540 4 ай бұрын

The simple recipes in his books have really helped me rethink my cooking. Pinto beans were part of my childhood diet and I have made them a major part of my meals now. A Soy allergy has forced me to change my diet drastically.

@Diamond_Motivation 4 ай бұрын

I love this!! It spoke to my spirit!! Let's get it done!!!

@drummerboi4eva 4 ай бұрын

Happy new year Jay !!! Thanks for sharing amazing content , love your podcast

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Thank you.

@nathanleung5592 4 ай бұрын

The best first podcast of this year 2024! The longest l can live the purposeful life and this year ahead! Hope Jay keeps up the great work & continue to make a difference this year!

@MaddyWoolf 4 ай бұрын

It is such a great way to start the year!

@gracejasinthpriyadarsini2489 4 ай бұрын

Happy new year to my favourite speaker Jay genius l love his speech very much.

@mimmycal Ай бұрын

Wonderful interview to help each of us …own our values, find our purpose and/or stay committed to our purpose. It really hit the spot.! I like Jay’s sharing of how important building community is to him and his wife. Too many of us, born and bred Americans are too full of ego to admit something like that. Thank you for sharing humility & and your heartfelt desire.❤

@PeterBloecker 3 ай бұрын

Just awesome, thank you! Indeed, the Netflix Series is outstanding and will buy his latest book.

@lucapist 4 ай бұрын

I am a world traveller, i was born in Sardinia, my wife is from Asia, my kids were born in UAE and UK, all of my Grandparents in Sardinia lived over 90 years, but i think the secret of Sardinia the cuisine is so rich in proteins… meat, fish, seafoods, all kind of cheese and lots of legumes and vegetable fruits are part of our weekly routine, and wine never missed on the table… Pasta on Sunday mostly with all course. is one of the most rich cuisine i have ever seen around the world we all love to be back, apart of holidays the culinary experience is unbelievable, one of the most underrated food in Italy….

@grinnomad 4 ай бұрын

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@jakehowie442 3 ай бұрын

Sardinia is just rich in general dude…Mediterranean diet is a great thing though

@peteroffpist1621 Ай бұрын

And they don’t drink a bottle of vodka every weekend as Scandinavians do.

@tatywork9126 Ай бұрын

right you said it, they eat lots of proteins. including animal proteins, but why blue zones only focus on plants?

@eatsleeprun247 4 ай бұрын

❤ him! Changed my life

@jaanireel 4 ай бұрын

Only 10% of our food decisions are conscious 02:23 Secret to longevity lies in lifestyle, not genetics. 06:39 Living in walkable neighborhoods leads to higher physical activity levels. 08:51 Policy is the most powerful lever to create a healthier America. 13:03 Longevity diet comprises mainly of whole plant-based foods and minimal meat consumption. 15:11 Laughter is an underestimated emotion crucial for health 19:04 Empathy and cooperation favor our health and longevity 20:53 Community is essential for a meaningful career. 24:17 Quality social interaction is crucial for health 26:01 Expanding social circle for improved health 29:42 Positive attitude towards aging lowers mortality by 40% 31:32 Create accessible and healthy alternatives 35:19 Blue Zones emphasize whole, unprocessed foods 37:16 Stress drives poor decisions and unhealthy behaviors 40:52 Regular self-weighing can lead to weight loss and accountability. 42:37 Creating a collaborative and competitive environment promotes healthier habits. 46:12 Outside influences eroding Blue Zones. 48:13 Modern forces require new environmental and policy models. 52:02 Creating walkable livable communities helps improve health and well-being 54:01 Purpose is crucial for health and longevity

@nainasharma3584 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for this ✨

@georgialouise8737 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant 🎉

@daisyindiraquaresma7980 4 ай бұрын

Muito obrigado Jay. Fantástica conversa. Estou realmente a aprender muito neste canal. Agradecida

@WhtssaappAbove. 4 ай бұрын

🚀🚀🚀🚀

@shortyprince069 4 ай бұрын

Sir please provide subtitles also🙏

@carlettagoodrich-mann1377 2 ай бұрын

Top of the morning DAn and JAY

@travis3094 4 ай бұрын

I love matcha its definitely underestimated its not just some basic health benefits it definitely reduces free radical damage

@zYMz 3 ай бұрын

As a singaporean, Cars are expensive because there is limited spaces for car to travel without congestion. Hence, you pay a premium to own it. There isn't a sugar tax per say, we just reduce the sugar % because Singaporeans are generally more health conscious due to its culture. However, government do subsidise healthier options so that the lower-income families can afford what the privilege eat as well. The government in Singapore generally specialises in understanding economics & public policy. Hence, all these are possible while maintaining a strong economy.

@lidiaquirozalmeida3340 4 ай бұрын

Love the new intro J❤

@grinnomad 4 ай бұрын

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@arathibadarinath1748 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jay, I really enjoy your podcast! Thank you for that. I have a suggestion, can you please use a microphone pop filter as it helps the voice gets clearer. Thanks

@grinnomad 4 ай бұрын

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@tinahelpme 3 ай бұрын

Those guys are going to hate me for pointing out the data from the United Nations shows the country with the longest living people is Hong Kong which on another report reveals they consume the most meat per person.

@BigSlimyBlob 3 ай бұрын

Correct. On average, they eat more than twice as much meat as people in the USA, and lots of other animal products on top. And they have the longest life expectancy in the world. You won't hear that often, because authorities on matters of nutrition just happen to be heavily invested in the grain industry. Not to mention the pharmaceutical industry, which relies on people being obese and diabetic so they can keep selling insulin and statins. The more people follow dietary guidelines, the sicker they get. I was cripplingly sick for most of my life. Then, six and a half years ago, I stopped eating plants. My health and mental health issues all vanished in a matter of weeks, and I lost 20kg in 9 months stuffing my face with as much pork, butter and eggs as I wanted.

@ZenaidaRoxas-yk8pp 3 ай бұрын

True!

@thedivinerise 4 ай бұрын

Jay Shetty please do a podcast with the holistic Dr. Bobby Price!

@luizamarchiori1 3 ай бұрын

rice & beans is our everyday food here in Brazil!

@DominionAnako-bb7ry 4 ай бұрын

Thx Jay Shett for your inspiring successful people

@saxmanphd 4 ай бұрын

Those blue zone cities mentioned at the end are very expensive to live in..

@reneeubry9065 Ай бұрын

Cities are all expensive to live even near! Try insurance costs too and it is terrible. The costs of the city reach into the places around them too and drive thr cost way up too.

@iknowiknow2829 4 ай бұрын

3 hoyrs is the normal time for having a meal in a restaurant in Spain with friends, we always do afterlunch time and stay just talking and having a coffee and a drink, we do not leave right after lunch

@AdriannaLLopez 3 ай бұрын

I have never heard him mention Spain. Although maybe not a true blue zone, their life expectancy is rising to the top. I would love him to speak more on this.

@tatywork9126 Ай бұрын

@@AdriannaLLopez he will never speak about spain, too much meat is eaten there, doesnt fit the narrative.

@sarrasomrani4127 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year guys, wish you the best!❤️

@grinnomad 4 ай бұрын

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@hannashpu8407 3 ай бұрын

What about the black tea, I am addicted to??

@gopinathn7897 4 ай бұрын

One of my most favorite personality (friend)who professionally mentor me about purpose, happiness, health and everything selfless is - Jay Shetty "Think like a monk " will be the most exciting book I ever reading after completing "Atomic habits" by James clear

@najahn7753 4 ай бұрын

Nice :)

@user-mz5zd5ev8n 4 ай бұрын

You should look at the Commonwealth of Dominica!

@deborahlivingston6989 4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@carlettagoodrich-mann1377 2 ай бұрын

Consumer reports are essential for food services. Nutritional guidelines set standards for developed health sciences .😮

@lolatortolerohardy3441 4 ай бұрын

I love beans but they cause me bloating no matter if a soak them for 24 hours and change theirs water or adding baking soda, or change the water after soaking them and boiling them. i have tried everything. Any suggestion?

@paulaprivratsky8113 3 ай бұрын

I soak for 24 hours and put slices of lemons or lime. In this 24 hours, I change and wash the beans about 4 times or more if I have time. I learned with Brazilian friends. It will not eliminate completely the gas cause effect but you will notice huge difference. Lemon and lime break down the sugar that cause the bloating

@lolatortolerohardy3441 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!🙂@@paulaprivratsky8113

@gma3683 3 ай бұрын

Use a digestive enzyme like Beano which helps. Available at any drug store.

@travis3094 4 ай бұрын

Heavy meat consumption is a contributing factor of aging faster there are many things but that is one of them I eat chicken and eggs sometimes heavy red meat consumption Is incredibly hard on the body especially long term I go between vegetarian and eating lots of chicken and fish

@reneeubry9065 Ай бұрын

We eat home cooked food most of the time. No fast food close by since we are country people. Some of the city schools are teaching the children how to grow food and how to eat it in a healthy way. The kids are taking this home to their families. San Antonio, Texas and Southward has a big problem with being unhealthy. By the way not everyone can eat beans. But there are other foods they can eat that have what the body needs to be healthy. We can even eat eggs from healthy chickens when those in the city can’t. I normally buy fresh food and not much beside rice and beans. I buy other good food at Asian markets and Middle Eastern markets and the are a couple of online services for bulk foods too. Reciently I have abandoned dairy and that has been helpful. I look 20 years younger than I am and my labs for my annual health exam show the lat6 month of hard work show my labs looking like a person 20 years younger than me very too much to the surprise of my Dr. There is much I can say but I my out live the city folks in Loma Linda since I have the advantage of living in the country. I have mush of the best of the other Blue Zone habits as part of my normal life.

@ravishankarsrivastava2212 3 ай бұрын

If I am living 150 years, i should give credit to my life, not fake words diet, health, fitness

@thesoundofaccrapodcast 4 ай бұрын

First!

@ravishankarsrivastava2212 3 ай бұрын

the secret of living longer life is life

@user-hx3yr3fc3y Ай бұрын

Dan Buettner is missing important food habits in Okinawa and at the same time over emphesizing social life, my neighbour was a mizantrope still made it to 105....

@greggfletcher5485 3 ай бұрын

I would never give in to a snickers bar or bag of chips

@accidentalhousewife5830 4 ай бұрын

What is blue zone?

@grinnomad 4 ай бұрын

Hey, check out my mindfulness interviews. Thank you for being here 🌳

@shamdhairampersad2942 Ай бұрын

Hare Krishna Jay Sherry. ❤🙏

@reneeubry9065 Ай бұрын

This terrible comment thing messed up what I said and it is too small print too. No city for us, can’t telecommute either while keeping the safest form of transportation working. Your plan may work for city people but we are healthier living in the country. We must drive since we live in the country but with a blue zone background we are healthier so we have a hybrid car. We were told not to live in the city so we don’t and we are healthier for it. Sorry that the people at the head of my husbands company are treated like they are in their home country and I am sure that has make them expand to the USA where they can drive and own a car without such a terrible expense. I don’t want to be packed into cities like a bunch of rats and I have to pay for the open space in travel and in other ways but we are healthier for it. They tried mass transit here and us country folks don’t want it and it is not even good for the cities since it is so slow. The poor are the ones who end up using the bus because they can’t afford a car or the insurance and other costs. We have lived close to bus service before and it was going to be 2 hours on the bus for a 1/2 hour drive so that was a bad choice for family time and the rest of our life. It just was workable in anyway and it is not workable is this area either. We will drive to work and keep the safest form of transportation functioning. The city can keep its tight spaces, noise and crime and all its other disadvantages. Electric cars don’t do well either and they aren’t really a savings here when you need to drive 40 miles one way to work. The closer to the city the higher to costs and worse the conditions and the higher the taxes too as well as insurance. So there is no advantage to living in the city. Ironically there are other people who live closer, a lot closer who commute longer because of poor conditions.

@Gabbej476 4 ай бұрын

It is very clear that you are from India

@lbell9695 3 ай бұрын

so? what's the point of bringing up Jay's ethnicity unecessarily?

@ravishankarsrivastava2212 3 ай бұрын

We dont know what is life yet, the day we will no what is life, no body will die, disease will disappear, humans become immortal. But unfortunately, we dont know WHAT IS LIFE

@tinahelpme Ай бұрын

He collected garbage data from Ikeria...garbage in garbage out. In the questionnaire he left out 3 of the major foods they eat inland... Goat Pork Lamb

@RajivRanjan0088 4 ай бұрын

indians have both types of food. choice is ours what we want to eat. But I prefer to eat healthy food..

@tinahelpme 3 ай бұрын

His data is wrong from Ikaria. The food questionnaire left out pork, lamb and goat....their highest percentage of food. When ask about their red meat consumption, they reported zero or extremely low. Why? Because they believe red meat is from cattle, not pigs, sheep or pork. Furthermore, he went there in the summer, when their seasonal plants are more available. The residents inland also ate less fish as residents are more self-sufficient for their food supply. They also eat a lot of cheese from goats milk. The residents are very private, they have only disdain for how he portrayed their food and the filming. This is someone spending time to get to know the private lives of them.

@BigSlimyBlob 3 ай бұрын

Correct. The blue zones' diets have been thoroughly studied, and it turns out, for all but one of them, they eat more meat and less grain than is average in their areas. Pork and fermented dairy products are very popular.

@polpepper403 4 ай бұрын

Doesn't green tea lowers testosterone? Cheers.

@salyol7 4 ай бұрын

7 cups of green tea better make sure CAFFEINE FREE.Also if you eat white rice not healthy turns into sugar.

@doctork1708 4 ай бұрын

Tell that to the millions of healthy Asians that eat white rice as a staple. Sit down; Be quiet.

@salyol7 4 ай бұрын

@@doctork1708 fake DOC do your RESEARCH ,FACT ,BOY!!

@racc4431 4 ай бұрын

I WOULD LIKE THAT YOU COULD HAVE CRISTIANO RONALDO, BECAUSE THAT MEN HAS BUILD HIMSELF IN ALL THE ASPECT OF LIFE.

@ako2account574 3 ай бұрын

I’ve watched a few episodes of Buettner’s Netflix serious. I found him to be similar to a snake oil salesman. Lots of awesome sounding “conclusions”… with nothing to back it up. Basically his fancy “new” advice isn’t any different than what we’ve always heard - stay active and eat right.

@gma3683 3 ай бұрын

I disagree. While I also think he could have backed the latest videos up with more science and studies, I think he still did a great job. His first book was in 2008 and was not common knowledge before that. I like that he also has helped cities transform to be healthier, using his findings. No snakeoil. He's doing some wonderful things for us including his books.